C++ for server side programming

Last post 07-25-2009 7:56 AM by JeffreyABecker. 2 replies.

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  • C++ for server side programming

    07-17-2009, 11:28 PM
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    • phddas
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    Hi

    I am learning about the ASP.NET technology, I still remember a lot from my previous work with C++. I have VS2008 installed. do I abandend C++ and get on C# or C++ will serve me just as good. if so, how do I install C++ to be able to use it with VS2008?


    Thanks


  • Re: C++ for server side programming

    07-18-2009, 12:26 AM
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    I come from an intense C++ background.

    Move to C#, it is easier and integrates better with .NET.

     

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  • Re: C++ for server side programming

    07-25-2009, 7:56 AM
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    • JeffreyABecker
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    I think it really depends on your code-base.  If you're writing new code, C# is probably the way to go.  If you have existing C++ code that must be maintained, you'll need C++.  Honestly for server-side programming, I've not found a situation in which managed code is mesurably slower than native code.  Good OOP goes far in any language that supports it.

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